'Reading Rainbow' For The Next Generation
Reading Rainbow is moving ahead into the age of the internet with the robust online app Skybrary.
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Tag: PBS Kids
Live Every Week Like It’s Shark Week With ‘Wild Kratts’
If your child is already a big fan of animals, chances are they’re already fans of the Wild Kratts.
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A New Season of ‘SciGirls’ Premieres in April
The theme of the new season is “citizen science.”
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SciGirls: Real-Life STEM Role Models in Action
The STEM-focused PBS Kids show can have a real impact in kids’ lives.
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2 New Apps From PBS Kids Add Up to Arithmetic Adventure
PBS Kids’ two best shows have new companion apps to get young kids practicing math skills while having fun.
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Beta-Testers Wanted! New PBS KIDS Site About Technology and Media
Our friends at WGBH have asked us to check out their brand new site for PBS KIDS
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Get a Sneak Peek at PBS Kids’ Wacky New Show Odd Squad
Odd Squad, now available on the PBS Kids web site and app, is like Warehouse 13 for the smaller crowd.
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Summer Science Fun: Let’s Party! [With a Giveaway!]
Combine learning, water, and a party for the ultimate in summer science fun!
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Reptile Round-Up: New Apps From PBS, Dr Seuss, & the Smithsonian
Dr. Seuss, PBS Kids, and even the Smithsonian have new apps out filled with dinosaurs, lizards, and snakes, so I’ve been taking a look at several of them.
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FETCH! With Ruff Ruffman Returns in New Book Series
Animated canine host Ruff Ruffman is making a return this year in the pages of new books from Candlewick Press.
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How Netflix is Fuelling My Preschooler’s Independence
Netflix has given my preschooler control over what he wants to watch and encourages him to make independent choices in a safe environment.
Continue ReadingApp Review: Daniel Tiger's Day & Night
GeekMom Sarah and my sons have fallen in love with Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood.
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The New Season of Sesame Street May Be the Geekiest Yet
Parents will find themselves glued to the TV along with their preschoolers as celebrities near and dear to geek hearts stop by on the new season of Sesame Street.
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The Fun on Peg + Cat Adds Up This Fall on PBS Kids
If The Chicken Problem is any indication, Peg + Cat will be a fantastic way to get preschoolers like my daughter excited about solving problems.
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Catch Spring Fever With Curious George Swings Into Spring
Curious George Swings Into Spring premieres on PBS Kids on Monday, April 22, and there’s no better way to celebrate Earth Day than with your preschooler’s favorite monkey.
Continue ReadingMister Rogers Gets a New Show
One of the biggest highlights of my trip to SXSW this year was the PBS Kids brunch. I got to meet one of my heroes, Angela Santomero. Why is she a hero? She’s the creator of Blue’s Clues. That TV show that had the single biggest boost to my autistic son’s development out of anything […]
Continue ReadingPBS Celebrates Halloween
On PBS Kids, Halloween is shaping up monstrously. October 17 through October 31 brings kids Halloween-themed episodes of Dinosaur Train, Sid The Science Kid, The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!, and Wild Kratts. Ride the Night Train to a “haunted house” with Dinosaur Train, learn “spooky science” with Sid, trick-or-treat with […]
Continue ReadingBalancing Board Games and Babies Part II
My Pokemon mentor once said to me, “The family that games together, stays together.” He couldn’t be more correct. A few weeks ago I shared with you how my husband and I balance being parents and gamers. My husband and I encourage our kids to play games as well. It doesn’t matter if it’s a […]
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